Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Host plant
- Medium to grow transplants in
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Step 1
Locate a healthy stem at least six inches long with no buds. Stem selection is the most important part of this process. If you select a stem that is unhealthy, you will not have a successful stem cutting!
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Step 2
Cut the stem using either a sharp knife or a sharp pruning knife. Using a dull knife can damage both the donor plant and the new cutting.
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Step 3
Remove any leaves from the bottom 1/3rd to ½ of the stem, and remove any flowers. By doing this, you are conserving energy on the plant.
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Step 4
Place the cutting vertically in the rooting bed.
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Step 5
Keep the cutting moist. Place in indirect sunlight. Cover with plastic, mist often.
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Step 6
Allow the stem to grow larger before permanent transplanting.
